Protein Biophysics Scientist - Affinity & Biologics

Insight Global; Spring House (PA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA/FSA/DCFSA options

401k with employer matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Scientist for Protein Biophysical Analysis in Spring House, PA, to join a Binding Group within Biologics Discovery. You will apply biophysical and biochemical methods to characterize antibodies and antigens, focusing on affinity analysis and kinetic measurements.

The role includes data documentation, instrument maintenance, and collaboration on assay development, with compensation details listed. On-site lab work and cross-functional teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• PhD/MS/BS with 1-5 years of experience in biochemistry, biophysics, immunology, molecular biology, analytical chemistry, or a related field.
• 2+ years of lab-based experience in Biophysical Binding analysis methods (e.g., Biacore, Carterra, Other SPR methods (e.g Proteon), BLI (Octet), KinExA, Fluorescence anisotropy, RIA, or Flow cytometry affinity focused on affinity determination.
• Solid understanding of protein biochemistry, binding affinity, thermodynamics, and antibody structure is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Kinetics, affinity and epitope binning analysis of antigens and antibodies using SPR, Carterra and KinExA.
• Data analysis, Documentation, and reporting – ELNs, LIMS etc.
• Lab instrument maintenance – weekly and monthly maintenance, prepping buffer solutions and reagents.
• Binding Lab specific supply maintenance – inventory and ordering.
• Instrument and lab maintenance
• Perform RT-IC analyses to assess the binding affinity of antibodies towards cells.
• Support assay development and bioanalysis efforts, as needed.
• Assist in drafting and executing peer reviewed posters, manuscripts, tech reports and patent filings.
• Attend in-house seminars to support team goals as needed.

Skills

Biophysical binding analysis

Protein biochemistry

Antibody affinity

Chromatography analysis

Lab automation

RT-IC analysis

Education

PhD/MS/BS in relevant field

Tools

Biacore

Carterra

KinExA

BLI (Octet)

Job description

Insight Global is seeking a Scientist for Protein Biophysical Analysis in Spring House, PA, to join a Binding Group within Biologics Discovery. You will apply biophysical and biochemical methods to characterize antibodies and antigens, focusing on affinity analysis and kinetic measurements.

The role includes data documentation, instrument maintenance, and collaboration on assay development, with compensation details listed. On-site lab work and cross-functional teamwork are essential.